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Sugarloaf QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Sugarloaf, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Sugarloaf QLD is 310 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Sugarloaf is $783 per week ($40,716 per year). Median rent in Sugarloaf is $430 per week ($1,863 per month). Sugarloaf has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Sugarloaf has a population density of 45.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Sugarloaf is England. The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sugarloaf is $1,800.

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Sugarloaf Population

residents (Census 2021)

Sugarloaf Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$783/wk

$40,716 per year

#3881 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$430/wk

$1,863 per month

#1360 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,800/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.9 per bedroom

Sugarloaf Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.8% (160) Female 48.2% (149)

Population Density

45.7

people per km²

310 people · 6.8 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,958

Family income/wk

Sugarloaf Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Sugarloaf Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

48.3% 43 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

51.7% 46 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Sugarloaf Country of Birth

Australia

95.8%

England

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Sugarloaf Religion

No Religion

49.5%

Anglican

14.4%

Catholic

13.4%

Not stated

13.0%

Uniting Church

4.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.0%

Lutheran

1.7%

Christian (other)

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Sugarloaf Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

51.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

31.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

12.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Sugarloaf Employment

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Employed full-time

43.3% 87 people

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Employed part-time

24.9% 50 people

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Unemployed

1.5% 3 people

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Not in labour force

30.3% 61 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Sugarloaf Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

58.7%

Bachelor Degree

18.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.7%

Certificate I/II

4.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Sugarloaf Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

24.3%

Managers

19.8%

Professionals

17.1%

Community & Personal Service

10.8%

Labourers

8.1%

Sales Workers

8.1%

Clerical & Administrative

7.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Sugarloaf Field of Study

Engineering

28.6%

Health

15.3%

Management & Commerce

13.3%

Architecture & Building

11.2%

Society & Culture

11.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

9.2%

Agriculture & Environment

6.1%

Education

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Sugarloaf Dwelling Types

Separate house

96.2%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Sugarloaf Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

7.7%

$300-$399/wk

11.5%

$800-$999/wk

9.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

15.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.8%

$4,000+/wk

11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Sugarloaf Marital Status

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Married

53.4% 134

↔️

Separated

3.6% 9

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Divorced

9.6% 24

🕊️

Widowed

4.0% 10

👤

Never married

29.5% 74

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Sugarloaf Ancestry

English

36.9%

Australian

25.7%

Scottish

13.0%

Irish

12.5%

German

3.1%

Italian

2.3%

Other

2.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.3%

Russian

1.3%

New Zealander

1.0%

French

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Sugarloaf School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

27.7%

Primary — Government

24.6%

Primary — Catholic

13.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

10.8%

Vocational Education

7.7%

Pre-school

6.2%

Secondary — Catholic

4.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Sugarloaf Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.1% 17

✅

No need for assistance

96.9% 531

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Sugarloaf Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

14.7% 32

—

Not a volunteer

85.3% 186

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Sugarloaf Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

6.5%

$600-$799/mo

10.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

10.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

17.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

37.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

8.7%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Sugarloaf How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.2%

Did not go to work

10.6%

Car (passenger)

5.3%

Bus

3.8%

Truck

3.8%

Walked only

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Sugarloaf Car Ownership

1 vehicle

26.8%

2 vehicles

38.1%

3 vehicles

21.6%

4+ vehicles

13.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Sugarloaf Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

8.1%

2 bedrooms

18.2%

3 bedrooms

46.5%

4 bedrooms

21.2%

5 bedrooms

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Sugarloaf Population Mobility

13.0%

moved in the last year

34.6%

moved in the last 5 years

3.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

62.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Sugarloaf Indigenous Population

0.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

545

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Sugarloaf Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Heart disease

Asthma

Arthritis

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Sugarloaf Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

4.0%

$1-$149/wk

1.7%

$150-$299/wk

7.4%

$300-$399/wk

3.4%

$400-$499/wk

3.4%

$500-$649/wk

6.8%

$650-$799/wk

13.6%

$800-$999/wk

12.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.3%

$3,500+/wk

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Sugarloaf Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

47.9%

Couple — no children

35.9%

Couple — no children under 15

7.8%

One parent — children under 15

5.5%

One parent — no children under 15

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Sugarloaf Military Service

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Previously served

2.3% 5

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Never served

97.7% 208

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Sugarloaf Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

9.0% 19

—

Did not provide

91.0% 191

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Sugarloaf Children Ever Born

No children

20.9%

1 child

12.1%

2 children

48.4%

3 children

18.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Sugarloaf When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Sugarloaf Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.8%

5–14 hours

29.6%

15–29 hours

21.3%

30+ hours

11.6%

Did not do domestic work

15.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Sugarloaf Household Size

1 person

21.4%

2 persons

36.9%

3 persons

14.6%

4 persons

16.5%

5 persons

7.8%

6+ persons

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Sugarloaf Where Residents Moved From

Same address

234

Moved from QLD

Moved from VIC

Moved from NSW

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Sugarloaf Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

84.8%

Step family — no other children

15.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Sugarloaf Rent Prices & Affordability

28%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,524/wk

Median Rent $430/wk

Rent-to-Income 28.2%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Sugarloaf

Your weekly income

≈ $6,604/month

Median rent $430/wk

Left after rent $1,094/wk

Rent share 28.2%

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Sugarloaf vs State & National Average

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Pop: 155 Income: $519/wk Rent: $100/wk

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Pop: 155 Income: $675/wk Rent: $270/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sugarloaf

What is the population of Sugarloaf QLD?

The population of Sugarloaf QLD is 310 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 45.7 people per km².Sugarloaf is ranked #5,949 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Sugarloaf?

The median personal income in Sugarloaf QLD is $783 per week, or $40,716 per year.The median household income is $1,524 per week.Family income is $1,958 per week.Sugarloaf is ranked #3,881 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Sugarloaf?

Median rent in Sugarloaf QLD is $430 per week ($1,863 per month).Rent represents 28.2% of household income, which is considered moderate.Sugarloaf ranks #1,360 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Sugarloaf?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sugarloaf QLD is $1,800. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Sugarloaf?

The median age in Sugarloaf QLD is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Sugarloaf a good suburb to live in?

Sugarloaf is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 310.The median income is $783/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (28.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 32686. All dollar figures in AUD.